American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month Lecture Series

American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month Lecture Series

The month of November is designated as National American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Heritage Month, honoring all American Indians and Alaska Natives.  In 1990, President George H.W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November as National American Indian Heritage Month. Throughout National AI/AN Heritage month, we recognize the histories, invaluable contributions, and lives of AI/AN people in the United States. 

To view a YouTube video that highlights the history of Indian Health Care, CMS Tribal Consultation and the significant impact that CMS programs have in Indian Country, please click here.

The CMS American Indian/Alaska Native Employee Resource Group sponsors a lecture series during the month of November for employees to learn more about the cultures of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Please see the list of past presentation below:

2024

Title Presenter Video 
"Cultural Awareness: CMS’ Role in Promoting Tribal Health Care"CAPT Susan Karol, MD (Tuscarora Nation)Coming Soon 
“Traditional Healer: Caring for the People.” Culture & Tradition, healing the people John Tsosie, Traditional Elder-Healer Coming Soon 

2023 

Title

Presenter

Video 

Nourishment from The Land, Plants, And FoodsChenoa B Stilwell-Jensen,
PhD, University of New Mexico
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Season of Care Cathleen Willging, PhD, Elise Trott Jaramillo, PhD, Emily Haozous, PhD, RN, FAAN, Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation
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AI/AN Heritage Month Observance: Military Service Families MonthMary Culley, MBA, HCA, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Tribal Government Relations-Co-presenting with AI/AN Woman Veterans
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2022

Title Presenter Video 
CMS American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Heritage Month Observance: “Native American Art and StorytellingPreston Singletary 
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CMS American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Heritage Month Observance: “Teaching: Cultural Adaptations of Four Evidenced-Based Child Treatment ProtocolsDelores-Sylvia Bigfoot 
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CMS American Indian Alaska Native (AIAN) Heritage Month Observance: “Indian Health Service: Health Equity with Tribal Self-GovernanceBenjamin Smith 
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AI/AN Heritage Month: Indigenous Foods- Benefits in Health Outcomes for AIAN PeopleSean Sherman
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2021

Title

Presenter

Video 

CMS American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month Observance: Traditional HealingTara Durand
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CMS American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month Observance: SmudgingD 'Share Barnett
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CMS American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month Observance: Native Wellness Institute - StorytellingGene Tagaban
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